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October 25, 2000 - Franks Closes Gap With Corzine In New Jersey,
Quinnipiac University Poll Finds;
Most Voters Voice Concern With Corzine Spending

In New Jersey's U.S. Senate race, Republican Bob Franks has narrowed the gap with
Democrat Jon Corzine and now trails Corzine 46 - 41 percent among likely voters, with 13
percent undecided, according to a Quinnipiac University Poll released today.

In an October 4 poll by the independent Quinnipiac University, Corzine led 48 - 34
percent among likely voters.

Franks has scored his biggest gain among men voters, going from a 41 - 43 percent
deficit October 4 to a 52 - 40 percent lead today. Women continue to back Corzine 51 - 31
percent, similar to the 52 - 28 percent margin October 4.

From October 18 - 23, Quinnipiac University surveyed 909 New Jersey likely voters,
with a margin of error of +/- 3.3 percent.

"Corzine still retains a lead but only by the length of his whiskers. Who should Franks
thank for this homestretch surge? Republicans coming home. Favorability and support from
his own party have both risen and he now has 78 percent of the Republican vote," said
Quinnipiac University Political Science Professor Scott McLean.

"As we always expected, the election will come down to which one of them can
get the undecideds and independents to break his way. So far, the independents are breaking to
Corzine."

Corzine's favorability among likely New Jersey voters is 30 - 26 percent, with 27
percent mixed and 15 percent who haven't heard enough to form an opinion. His favorability
in the October 4 Quinnipiac University poll was 26 - 23 percent.

Franks has a 26 - 16 percent favorability, with 22 percent mixed and 34 percent who
haven't heard enough to form an opinion. His favorability October 4 was 17 - 11 percent, with
55 percent who had no opinion.

Looking at Corzine's decision not to release his full tax returns, 30 percent of New
Jersey likely voters say they are concerned "a lot," while 17 percent are concerned "some;" 5
percent are concerned "a little" and 46 percent are not concerned at all.

"After a month of Franks' relentless pounding on Corzine's finances in TV ads and
debates, the voters are finally taking notice. By showing such passion on this issue, Franks
may have fired up Republicans enough to bring them back to the fold. Now it is up to Corzine
to reassure independents that he is not buying a Senate seat," Dr. McLean said.

The Quinnipiac University Poll, directed by Douglas Schwartz, conducts public opinion
surveys in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a public service and for research.

3. If the election for United States Senator were being held today, and the
candidates were Jon Corzine the Democrat and Bob Franks the Republican for
whom would you vote?

............. Likely Voters .............
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom

Corzine 46% 13% 81% 43% 40% 51%
Franks 41 78 11 37 52 31

DK/NA 13 10 7 21 8 17

4. Is your mind made up, or do you think you might change your mind before
the election?

... Likely Voters ....
Corzine Franks
Voters Voters

Made up 66% 78%

Might change 33 22

DK/NA 1 1

5. Would you describe your support for Corzine/Franks as strongly favoring
him, or do you like Corzine/Franks but with reservations, or do you support
Corzine/Franks because you dislike the other candidate?

... Likely Voters ....
Corzine Franks
Voters Voters

Strongly favor 34% 37%

Like with reservations 47 30

Dislike other
candidate 13 27

DK/NA 7 7

33. How would you prefer to see the federal budget surplus used-- to
increase government spending on health care and education or to cut taxes?

............. Likely Voters .............
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom

Increase spending 53% 26% 78% 56% 43% 62%

Cut taxes 38 64 14 34 45 31

DK/NA 10 11 8 10 12 8

34. How would you prefer to see the government help low income working adults
obtain health insurance - expanding current government programs to provide
health care benefits to low income working people OR giving a tax credit to
low income working people to help them buy private health insurance?

............. Likely Voters .............
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom

Expand programs 42% 21% 61% 42% 36% 47%

Tax credit 48 71 29 47 55 43

DK/NA 10 8 10 11 9 10

35. How much have you heard or read about the amount of money Jon Corzine
is spending on his Senate campaign - A lot, some, only a little, or nothing
at all?

............. Likely Voters .............
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom

A lot 61% 65% 60% 60% 71% 53%

Some 14 13 16 15 13 15

Only a little 10 8 10 13 8 12

Nothing at all 13 14 14 12 8 18

DK/NA 1 1 - 1 - 1

36. As you might know, Jon Corzine is spending more than 1 million dollars
a week on his Senate campaign. Does his spending this much concern you,
or not?

If yes: How much does it concern you - a lot, some, or only a little?

............. Likely Voters .............
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom

A lot 40% 50% 26% 42% 41% 39%

Some 15 14 17 17 12 19

Only a little 3 1 4 5 4 3

Doesn't concern me 40 32 51 35 43 37

DK/NA 2 2 2 2 1 3

41. How much have you heard or read about Jon Corzine not releasing his
income tax returns to the public - A lot, some, only a little, or nothing
at all?

............. Likely Voters .............
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom

A lot 31% 32% 29% 31% 38% 24%

Some 28 28 25 32 28 28

Only a little 19 16 22 17 16 21

Nothing at all 21 23 21 18 17 25

DK/NA 1 2 2 1 1 2

42. As you might know, Jon Corzine says he cannot release his income tax
returns to the public because it would violate a legal contract he made
with his former business associates. Does his not releasing his income tax
returns to the public concern you, or not?